For the sake of maintaining the integrity, believability, and the all-around legit-ness of the technically virtual but oh-so-actual real-life bond that you and I have between our screens, I do my best to minimize superlatives when writing about my recipes. Therefore, it is not without serious reflection and utter sincerity that I say…holy smokes, good gosh golly almighty, and bless your chocolate-loving heart! These no-bake Vegan Cookie Dough Bars are THE BEST healthy dessert to come out of my kitchen, perhaps EVER.

I’m not sure how many times I can tell you something is “the best” before the phrase loses its oomph, but I am willing to risk one more on this dynamite dessert. Yes the recipe is vegan, but no matter what diet you do or no not follow, I can promise you will be jumping up and down with every bite of this sweet, chocolate-studded treat.

This Vegetarian Pad Thai is party-in-a-pan meets easy weeknight dinner meets the epic haul of zucchini I *accidentally* brought home again. This recipe is sponsored by Pick ‘n Save. At $1 a pound for fresh,...